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Main Instructor:

Susan Spall

Hosted By:

Susan Spall

Walk Description:

 

Join us for 2025 exploring the coast of the magnificent Morecambe Bay in 15 walks throughout the year.

 Until 250 years ago Morecambe Bay wasn't mentioned on the maps, instead being referred to as Lancaster or Leven sands. 2nd largest bay in the Uk, largest continous area of intertidal mud and sandflaps in the uk. Spring tidal range of 9m. Special protection area from Rossal point to past Barrow 

The seventh walk is slightly shorter at 8km than the rest so far, will make up on the next one.

We set off from the picturesque car park at Hest Bank walking along the coastal path. 

We will see a limestone sculpture as a reminder to all walkers. A mixture of good paths and picking our way along the bay.

Lovely listening to the wildlife As we navigate round to Carnforth we can see the remnants of the iron ore industry in the slag heaps.  

Can finish with a cuppa at the station before catching the bus back to the start. 

Praying shell – limestone sculpture of a praying man was designed to inspire walkers but also sits above the site where the 23 cockle pickers died. Its symbolism is intended to parallel humanity's openness to a larger dimension and the way cockle shells open up as the tide comes in. 

Iron ore works – carnforth iron works opened in 1864 by Carnforth Haematite Iron Company. Located next to the train station the works brought workers in from across the country and terraced houses were built for them. By 1880 there was a total of 6 furnaces.  .       

 

Walk speed guide:

Gentle stroll - Gear 1 - Nice pace that you can do for extended periods. 2-2.5mph (these generally are our Wellness walks)   Easy walk - Gear 2 - Faster pace gained through technique. Expect Gear 2 at times throughout the walk with occasional photo stops. 2.5mph (Most of our 1-hour Explorer walks)   Moderate walk - Gear 2/3 - Faster again using technique and with less recovery. Very little stopping. 2.5mph-3mph+ (these are generally Total Body Walx, but also explore this pace on our Explorer and Adventure walks)   Strenuous walk - gear 3/4  (these are generally Total Body Walx, but also explore this pace on our Explorer and Adventure walks).

You are asked to contact your WALX Guide by phone, leaving a voicemail or sending an sms text to the number listed below, if you are likely to be delayed as we do start classes promptly.

Whilst we do understand that sometimes it is not possible to make a class, please be aware that we do operate a no refund policy if you give us less than 2 hours’ notice.

All activities are undertaken at your own risk. We cannot be held responsible for any injuries or accidents incurred. We undertake to deliver all classes with qualified staff and have made every effort to risk assess all WALX. On occasions it is necessary to make dynamic risk assessment decisions when there is a localised incident such as trees fallen en route, flooding, traffic changes, etc.

Please ensure your PARQ is up to date and notify us in writing if you have any change to your medical records, or physical or mental wellbeing. This should include any surgery, falls, knocks, or accidents. Thank you.

Contact details (only contact to notify if late or cancelling)

Matt 07530 813225

 

Location Notes:

Over level crossing from coastal road. Free parking